Matthew Michael Johnston

I met Matt through his freshman roommate, & my best friend, Xavier, when visiting him at Penn State. Having been raised in a Penn State family (though not attending myself), from the first day I met him, Matt always embodied Penn State through his energy and social connections with others & work ethic to succeed. My other childhood buddies & I visited Xavier for 5 years straight at Penn State to attend football games, tailgates & to hang out at his friend´s awesome 3rd story balcony apartment on College Ave.

What cracked us up every year is how Matt ("Johnston") would always end up showing up, even if there was no plan or communication made. It was like the "bat signal" was shown in the sky whenever we came in to visit. Matt always made the time to re-connect to share in what were some of the best Saturdays my friends & I will always cherish.

May Matt rest peacefully & I pray that the Lord may bring comfort to the Johnston family during this extremely difficult time.

To the Johnston family-

Please accept my most sincere condolences in respect to Matt´s passing. I was a friend of his at Penn State. He was a genuine and kind person who will certainly be deeply missed. May his memory always be a blessing.

My regards,

Richard Bentley

I never had the pleasure of meeting Matt but I have heard the most wonderful things about him from his mom, and my colleague, Diane. My heart breaks for Diane, Mike, and Logan. I am so terribly sorry for your loss and I will pray for all of you. My deepest condolences to you and everyone that loves him